stertil ST1175 - 1 Preface

Operation & Service Manual (VA) 6 ST1175
1 PREFACE
Prior to the operation of your Stertil mobile column lift, make sure that you read the
instructions thoroughly. These instructions are found in this manual. Please note
that your warranty can be voided if you do not read the manual and understand its
contents.
If you have any questions concerning operation, safety or application of your
mobile column lift, please contact Stertil USA at the following toll free number:
800 336 6637 or call 410 643 9001.
The address for Stertil USA Inc. is:
200 Log Canoe Circle, Stevensville,
Maryland 21666.
The operator shall have certain qualifications before he/she can safely operate a
Stertil mobile column lift and these include ability in written or oral communications
as demonstrated by either a high school diploma or certificate of equivalence,
aptitude test or job experience. He/she must also have the ability to understand
the mathematical, mechanical and electrical principles of automotive lifts as
demonstrated by one of, or a combination of aptitude test, training program,
technical vocational school or job experience.
The owner/employer of the Stertil mobile column lift must ensure that the operator
of the mobile column lift must be instructed and trained in the safe use and
operation of the lift using the manufacturer provided instructions and warning
labels and the Automotive Lift Institute Publications, "Lifting It Right" and "Safety
Tips".
The lift that has been delivered to you contains the supply of operating
instructions, general safety information, safety tips and warning labels on the
control post. As an owner, or employer, it is requested that you display these
materials in a conspicuous location in the lift operating area.
The owner or employer shall appropriately document operator training by
completing an operator-training log, which shall be part of the management
documentation.
The operator shall operate the automotive lift only after being properly instructed
or trained in accordance with manufacturer supplied instructions found in the this
manual.
The operator shall use all applicable safety features provided on the automotive lift
and operate the lift in accordance with the instructions provided by Stertil.